Spiritually Speaking

Question: This is not the America we grew up in! The two major political parties are at each other’s throats and vote along party lines that kill a bill even when legislation would be helpful for most of our citizens. We were raised Christian and raised our three children Christian, as well. They’re now adults […]

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LCIF News On the lawn and under the stars, family movie night is making a comeback at Lutheran Church in the Foothills after a more than two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. All are welcome to attend on Friday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. Families can check the church’s […]

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LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills is helping families in need by collecting supplies needed for the coming school year. The church is assembling kits and donations are appreciated. Those who would like to help can drop off the following items at the church: 70 page spiral notebooks, pencil sharpeners, crayons (box of 16 […]

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Question: Our 13-year-old daughter, we’ll call her “Ginger,” was very close to her Grandma Jo who passed away this past March. We had a beautiful memorial service and Ginger read a letter she wrote to her grandma. Grandma Jo lived with us and cared for Ginger while we both worked. Ginger is having difficulty accepting […]

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LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills will hold a blood drive in its Fellowship Hall on Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org. This coming Sunday, LCIF welcomes guest pastor Keegan Chin-Cheleden who will preach from Colossians 3:1-11. The Sunday service begins at 10 a.m. in person […]

Pioneer Day Celebrated in the Foothills

By Ruth SOWBY Pioneer Day is an official holiday celebrated on July 24 to mark the states originally settled by pioneers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). It commemorates the entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley.  A local picnic was held in […]

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Question: What’s to be done with people who try to impose their way of thinking on those who would rather not have to listen to the hype? A co-worker is a vegan and is constantly talking about the benefits of a plant-based diet. Other co-workers are as annoyed as I am by this person who […]

New College Classes Added for Fall

New College Classes Added for Fall

LCPC Parent Education announced the addition of three new classes to its fall lineup. Beginning Sept. 14 and 15, parents of college students will also have the opportunity to participate in parent education. After 20 years of developing curriculum and a community for these classes under her own personal parent coaching business, Jan Roberts’ college […]

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LCIF News Summer fun and worship continue at Lutheran Church in the Foothills. LCIF offers activities that are open to all: Bible study groups, knitting, quilting; opportunities to learn live-streaming media production, children’s church and more! Those who enjoy singing are welcome to join the summer choir. It is informal; just show up and sing. […]

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LCIF News The recent weeklong vacation Bible school at Lutheran Church in the Foothills left dozens of kids with fun-filled memories. It also helped raise money to purchase desperately needed medical supplies for people in war torn Ukraine. VBS participants, volunteers and their families donated more than $400 through daily offerings. LCIF is partnering with […]